Unleash Your Inner Creative With Lauren Lograsso

On this week’s episode Lauren chats with actor, host writer and producer, Jeffrey Masters. Jeffrey’s best known for his hit podcast, LGBTQ&A, being the director of podcasts at Pride Media, and for being featured in outlets such as The Advocate, BuzzFeed, The New York Times, USA Today, People Magazine and many more. Jeffrey has great advice on the importance of seeking discomfort in order to grow and he’s a brilliant example of the magic that can happen when you combine creativity with activism. From this conversation you’ll learn the benefits of walking through open doors, taking the long way around, what makes compelling content, how to create flexibility for your creative pursuits within your full time job, why you MUST study your craft & do the work and the power of asking tough questions. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/unleashyourinnercreative/message

On today’s show Lauren talks with two creatives from the fitness world. One is named Mimi Benz, she’s best known for founding Sweat Cycle: which is the original heated cycling studio. The other is an interior designer, business owner and one of Sweat Cycle’s most coveted teachers, Latosha Lovell. Lauren wanted to have these women on the show to talk about what it takes to start and build a business, the difference between a boss and a leader, what makes a positive creative partnership and the connection between body/mind/spirit when it comes to creativity! We hit all of the above in addition to how to find and remember your why, keep your word to yourself and deal with recurring creative crossroads and oh ‘shit’ moments. Now here they are: Mimi Benz and Latosha Lovell! On The Unleash Your Inner Creative: If you like what you hear, remember to rate, review, subscribe and tell a friend! And, join our creative community by following @UnleashYourInnerCreative on Instagram & Facebook and @UrInnerCreative on Tw

On this solo episode of Unleash, Lauren takes you through topics such as how to tame the inner critic, stay present, the creative gems you find through organization, why sometimes you need to just start over and how to start bringing your full self to the table, no matter where you go and who you're with.  On The Unleash Your Inner Creative: If you like what you hear, remember to rate, review, subscribe and tell a friend! And, join our creative community by following @UnleashYourInnerCreative on Instagram & Facebook and @UrInnerCreative on Twitter! Follow host @LaurenLoGrasso You can download Lauren's debut single, "Road To Glory" HERE!  Watch the “Road To Glory” music video HERE! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/unleashyourinnercreative/message

Gus Krieger is an actor, writer, director and producer, best known for working with names such as Nick Cannon, Chloe Sevigny and Glee’s Max Adler and getting his films featured at prestigious festivals such as Sundance. From this conversation, you’ll learn how to make your day job meaningful,  get creatively unblocked,  get back to your childhood passion, build thicker skin, make a movie, stay hopeful through failure, the importance of managing expectations, and the truth about Hollywood double lives.  If you like what you hear, remember to rate, review, subscribe and tell a friend! And, join our creative community by following @UnleashYourInnerCreative on Instagram & Facebook and @UrInnerCreative on Twitter! Follow host @LaurenLoGrasso!  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/unleashyourinnercreative/message

Jim Kwik is an International Speaker, Founder of Superhero You, Social Entrepreneur Memory & Speed-Reading Expert & hit podcaster with his show Kwik Brain with Jim Kwik—Some of his brain training clients innovators such as Elon Musk, Richard Branson, Oprah, Bono, Michelle Obama and many more! Jim has the ultimate story of turning adversity into purpose. A childhood head injury at age five left him struggling in school, to the point where a teacher called him, “The Boy with a Broken Brain”.  When he was 18, he finally had a breakthrough...That breakthrough was learning how to learn. With that knowledge, and a desire in his heart to help others, he found both his passion and his purpose, and has never looked back since. From this conversation you’ll learn: the importance of asking the right questions, the key to longterm memory, how to build self-awareness, why you should NEVER look at your phone first thing in the morning, the connection between your dreams and creativity, how to think more like Elon M

About Jesse: Jesse Palter is a singer/songwriter, Jazz Vocalist, full time working musician and mental health advocate best known for playing venues such as cliff bells, Hotel Cafe, writing for publications such as Thrive Global and for speaking at The Recording Academy (aka the people who put on the Grammys) and BMI! From this conversation, you’ll learn: The benefit of not knowing how hard something is How to attack a creative path as a family The difference between contemplating with your heart and your mind How to manage expectations The Ideal partner for a true creative How to stay excited when your expectations are broken Why you need to think of your passion as a job job Her amazing connection to Eminem How to get over imposter syndrome The benefits and drawbacks to going to music school How to deal with unsolicited criticism The perils of the creative soulmate How to find your own voice How to get back to your why How to trust your gut The mental health crisis in the music

In the last podcast of the year Lauren walks you through how to effectively review your year and set intentions for 2020. She shares her top moments, lessons, pain, joy and what she is hoping to manifest in the New Year. She also opens up about a painful event that happened this fall, that changed her life significantly and offers her advice for others who might be going through a similar situation.  Thank you for all the support of the podcast this year- you have made dreams come true! Happy New Year - may you Unleash Your Inner Creative and live a life that reflects your true self!  On The Unleash Your Inner Creative: If you like what you hear, remember to rate, review, subscribe and tell a friend about the show! Join our creative community by following @UnleashYourInnerCreative on Instagram & Facebook and @UrInnerCreative on Twitter! Follow host @LaurenLoGrasso You can download Lauren's debut single, "Road To Glory" HERE!  Watch the “Road To Glory” music video HERE! --- Send in a voice message: htt

Lauren has another one of her best friend on the show. Her name is Annie (or Anne) Sorge - she is a lawyer, painter, musician and all-around amazing person. They have been BFFs since high school and frequently create things together -especially music! On the episode, Anne and Lauren discuss the merits of keeping your creativity as your hobby, how to know when it's time to move on from your day job to your creative pursuits,  some ways to make your holiday extra creative (and how to best use any time off you might have) and tips for dealing with family drama this Holiday season. Enjoy the Unleash Holiday special - it's just for you! MWAH!  On The Unleash Your Inner Creative: If you like what you hear, remember to rate, review, subscribe and tell a friend! And, join our creative community by following @UnleashYourInnerCreative on Instagram & Facebook and @UrInnerCreative on Twitter! Follow host @LaurenLoGrasso You can download Lauren's debut single, "Road To Glory" HERE!  --- Send in a voice message: htt

On Sophia: Sophia Joan Short is a marketing expert, PR professional, writer and influencer, best known for her inspirational, viral Instagram page, @SophiaJoanShort. From this conversation, you’ll learn: The importance of having fun and playing! A toolbox for recent grads / those in their early 20 How to overcome social media related depression How to become better at building an aesthetic The vital importance of moving your body Why sometimes it’s best to keep creativity as your hobby How to authentically engage with brand partnerships How Instagram can bring you a job Advice on how to make a big move Tips to overcome anxiety The importance of enjoying the process and having fun! How people unfollowing you can actually be the gift that you need to help shift your content How to increase your engagement What her brand is/ how to figure out yours The toughest moment on her path so far and how she got through it How to heal from rejection Whether influencers can/should be utiliz

On Jordan: Jordan Leer is an actor, stand up comedian, musician, writer and director, best known for appearing on Young Sheldon, Amazon Prime’s Secret Agent Challenge, his frequent work as a comic at the Hollywood Improv, and for being one half of the musical Duo, LoJo and The Truth. FYI, Lauren was the other half! Jordan is her musical brother, and though they perform together a lot less frequently these days, he has been a big part of her songwriting journey.  From this conversation, you’ll learn: The importance of having fun and playing! How to get your start as a stand up comedian What to do when you bomb at comedy (or in life) Why you need to practice your craft more than once or twice a week How to amicably have a creative separation Why inspiration can come from unlikely places The sacrifice you must make to achieve your dreams & how to make it through Why it’s necessary things up every now and then with your creative outlet The power of telling people what you want Why having an

On James: James D. Stern is a prolific and award-winning writer, director, producer and storyteller. Some of his best-known projects include, The Producers, Hairspray, Stomp, Academy Award-nominated films such as An Education and Hotel Rwanda and more recently, Netflix’s Murder Mystery and coming up, Amazon Studios’ Bliss. From this conversation, you’ll learn: How James got his start as a producer and director Why sometimes your biggest break can come from your hometown The power of Genuine Curiosity & Leaning in How to talk with people who disagree with you, politically How to NEVER EVER Give Up How seeing objectively bad work can help you on your journey How to believe in Yourself when no one else does Why he never gave up on Netflix’s Murder Mystery (and how you can keep your faith in your long-stalled projects) No one knows anything, so it’s fine that you don’t either! How to recover from failure and how he has! How to finance independent films (and where the money actually comes from

Today’s show is all about…you guessed it…rejection. In this raw, open and brutally honest episode, Lauren discusses a recent barrage of creative disappointment, betrayal and rejection. It has certainly been a “creative crossroads moment”. She is joined by her BFF & friend of the show, Jonny Manganello to talk through what happened, how she is managing the emotions that come along with the no’s and tactics to pick yourself back up when it feels like all the doors are closing around you. The show is a mix of laughter, tears and heartfelt advice that will help you feel less alone. You’ll even hear a little guest appearance by Lauren’s Mom, Jo Ann, who gives a hilarious (and highly biased) take on what Lauren should say to those who have rejected her! From this conversation, you’ll learn: How to pick yourself back up after creative heartbreak Why it’s important to take time to acknowledge your accomplishments The importance of setting deadlines Tips to get unblocked, creatively Why having an accounta

On Mary: Mary McCarthy is an actor, writer and the face behind the left hand of the viral instagram account, @NotEngaged. Since her account’s inception, her comedy has appeared in and on media outlets such as Good Morning America, The Skimm, Rachael Ray, Huffington Post, Sunrise Australia, Elite Daily, and many more. Mary is also the creator behind the series The Goodpie Girl, which was a Network Notes selection at the HBO sponsored ITV Fest. From this conversation, you’ll learn: What pursuing a career in acting REALLY looks like and how to get through Her advice for how to get specific with your career Why rejection is important for your creative journey Why being an actor is the biggest ripoff in the world but why it’s so worth it How to keep your passion alive when the business part of it is beating you down Why you need to take your creativity into your own hands Why the word aspiring is a farce How she got the idea for @NotEngaged How to find your creative community How to barter creativ

On today’s show Lauren reflects on what it feels like in the wake of her single release and offers up some tips on how to take care of yourself mentally and physically while in the middle of a hectic moment and/or a creative release. She weighs in on: · The guilt about some of her other projects not getting enough attention · Now the project is out, what her next move will be · Why marketing is key · Why sometimes you need to cut yourself a break · Thinking about how she can create a world where all of her creative projects can exist under one roof · How important it is to take care of yourself when you’re going through a hectic season of life · Why you shouldn’t be a drill sergeant to yourself & how to practice kindness and self-care · How beautiful it is when people support your creativity · The struggle and importance of staying in gratitude On The Unleash Your Inner Creative: If you like what you hear, remember to rate, review, subscribe and tell a friend! And, join our creative community by following

On this solo episode, Lauren shares some of the thoughts, feelings and emotions, as well as the lessons she’s learning leading up to her music release this week, on Friday, November 8th! She also reveals that she is going through some significant life changes and shares some of the important revelations that those changes have brought about. From her lil monologue session, you’ll learn her take on how to: Give yourself Grace when you don’t know the answer Trust your gut The difference between gut and anxiety Tools to make a big decision How to not be in a personal fight club Why your opinion is the one that matters How to let someone go from your project Why it’s important to enjoy the process Find your own creative process (don't rely on what has already been set up)  Allow yourself freedom  Play to your strengths On The Unleash Your Inner Creative: If you like what you hear, remember to rate, review, subscribe and tell a friend! And, join our creative community by following @UnleashYou

On Zoe:  Zoe Kanters is an actor, writer and producer best known for writing, executive producing and starring in her original feature film, titled, Up There. Zoe is also a friend of my bestie, Jonny Manganello aka Jonny cakes, who you know and love from his past appearance on this show! From our chat you'll learn:  The benefits of going to acting school (or art school in general)  Why clowning class was Zoe's favorite, what it is and why you should try it, too! Why you MUST take creativity into your own hands and self-generate  Tactics to take fear out of the driver's seat  The need to find complimentary creative skills Why when you’re writing it’s important to get something on the page, even if it sucks The connection between tight deadlines and success How to get a film distributed Tips for working with your romantic partner Plus why a throuple can be a huge benefit when it comes to creative life!  On The Unleash Your Inner Creative: If you like what you hear, remember to rate, review,

On today's very special episode of Unleash Your Inner Creative, Lauren Talks with her parents, Jo Ann and Mike LoGrasso. They talk all about what it was like to raise a creative child, their tips for parents who are raising or hope to raise creative children and tips for people who might not have had that encouraging base as a start. They also reveal the first time they realized Lauren was creative, the dreams that they still hope to achieve and the most difficult part of raising a passionate child. Check it out!  On The Unleash Your Inner Creative: If you like what you hear, remember to rate, review, subscribe and tell a friend! And, join our creative community by following @UnleashYourInnerCreative on Instagram & Facebook and @UrInnerCreative on Twitter! Follow host @LaurenLoGrasso --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/unleashyourinnercreative/message

On The Analog Girl: The Analog Girl also known as LaToya D, is an anxiety awareness advocate, podcaster, and singer best known for her show, Analog Girl Podcast and for her instagram page @The.AnalogGirl. From our conversation, You’ll learn: The power of finding the words to describe what you’re experiencing What depersonalization is How to crack your anxiety code Tips for overcoming cultural barriers How to make affirmations work for you! Why it’s so important to think from the end in order to manifest Why repetitive, memorized prayers can be a helpful tool to manage anxiety How to pick which parts of religion work for you How to get to the bottom of your life’s purpose How to find your life’s purpose by deconstruction what’s underneath your creative pursuit How to be creative with religion How to transition one mode of creativity into another How to take your creativity off the pedestal The power of the late-bloomer How do deal with being in between Advice on how to move to New

On Jason: Jason Land is an entrepreneur, music instructor, professional guitar player and wait for it, Hand model. He’s best known for founding his company, guitar ninjas, playing in a sick Led Zeppelin cover band and for hand modeling with the one and only William Shatner! Oh and he is also my guitar teacher, mentor and friend! From this conversation, You’ll learn: How to exit a toxic work relationship Baby step your way to your dreams Take fear out of the driver’s seat How to figure out what kind of learner you are How to level up The best way(s) to learn Why it’s best to always stay hungry Why being a starving artist in your youth can actually help your relationship with money down the line How to build it your self-worth His unique take on setting price! Why it’s so important to understand the struggle of the beginner How to recognize a failure and move on Tips for setting personal and professional  boundaries And more!  For more info on Jason, check out GuitarNinjasOnline.com or

Today on this solo episode, Lauren shares insight into her journey to put out her very first single (which is coming out on November 8th!) , and how it might relate to your creative project. She details all of the stress, anxiety and emotional breakdowns that come along with it and how to navigate the tricky waters of doing something that is at once terrifying and life-affirming. From this episode, you’ll learn: How to deal with the fear of investing into your dreams Why it’s valid to feel a wide array of emotions when you’re putting out work Why it’s so important to take care of yourself as a creator Tips to enjoy life in the midst of a major project Why you’re always protected Why you need to ask for help from the right people How to choose who to work with HINT- it goes far beyond talent! The difference between should and want and why sometimes you need to choose what you want! The BEST advice Lauren has ever gotten & how you can use it Actionable tools to lessen anxiety On